Clive Emson Auctioneers: properties under the hammer in February
February 14, 2025

Clive Emson Auctioneers: properties under the hammer in February


A commercial property used for educational purposes in Kent, pictured, has gone under the hammer with Clive Emson Auctioneers for £1m. Ripple Down House in Dover Road, Ringwould, Deal (lot 50), generating a licence income of £33,324 pa, was among 177 lots listed in the firm’s February auction covering southern England and in Scotland.

Dorset entrepreneurs wanted for iPad give-away
February 14, 2025

Dorset entrepreneurs wanted for iPad give-away


A Dorset  business support group is holding a Masterclass in Entrepreneurship and the four start-ups chosen to attend will each receive an iPad to support their growth. STRIDE Dorset has spent the last four months running events, masterclasses and specialist surgeries in the county and has organised a day-long conference to finish the programme.

Samaritans of Bournemouth answer 18,000 calls of despair
February 13, 2025

Samaritans of Bournemouth answer 18,000 calls of despair


More than 18,000 calls were answered last year by the Bournemouth and District branch of the Samaritans.

Businesses warn of dire impact from NI rise
February 12, 2025

Businesses warn of dire impact from NI rise


Results of new survey expose depth of distress among businesses about NI hike

First residents sample ‘new standard’ in Salisbury care home provision
February 10, 2025

First residents sample ‘new standard’ in Salisbury care home provision


A care home provider has completed the first phase of a complex new-build project to grow its capacity in Salisbury. Colten Care aims to create a ‘new standard’ in quality elderly care with a next-door extension to its 18-year-old Braemar Lodge home in the city’s Stratford Road.

Barn in the USA – engineering firm opens American office
February 7, 2025

Barn in the USA – engineering firm opens American office


Global engineering solutions provider Barnbrook Systems is opening of its first office in the United States.

Dorchester calling for Ellis Jones
February 7, 2025

Dorchester calling for Ellis Jones


Regional law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has expanded with the opening of a new office in Dorchester town centre.

Global opportunities at international networking event
February 6, 2025

Global opportunities at international networking event


Solent Freeport has sponsored a major global networking event designed to open pathways towards international partnerships for businesses across the region.

App leads to re-brand of recruiter’s division
February 6, 2025

App leads to re-brand of recruiter’s division


The stunning success of a national recruiter’s app has helped prompt it to re-brand its Internal Recruitment Division as the department experiences rapid growth. Berry Recruitment, headquartered in St Albans with branches across the country, is to change the name to Professional Services Division.

Gamechanging app scores with football fans
February 5, 2025

Gamechanging app scores with football fans


Four football lovers who came together for kickabouts at tech conferences have launched a gamechanging app.

Best foot forward as MSP Capital backs Forest Holme’s Strictly Extravaganza
February 4, 2025

Best foot forward as MSP Capital backs Forest Holme’s Strictly Extravaganza


A property finance lender stepped up to support the culmination of a Strictly-style ballroom dance competition that has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice welcomed MSP Capital as reception drinks sponsor for its glittering Strictly Extravaganza at the Lighthouse Poole arts centre.  

Trio of appointments by property consultancy Vail Williams on South Coast
February 4, 2025

Trio of appointments by property consultancy Vail Williams on South Coast


Property consultancy Vail Williams has appointed three new staff in the firm’s South Coast region.